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The name "Omega-3" indicates that the first double bond occurs on the third carbon atom from the end of the molecule or last position (i.e. the omega position, the last letter in Greek alphabet)
To find the place of the double bond, you would count to the third carbon atom from the 'end' carbon atom of the alkenoic acid (the unsaturated fatty acid). More complex unsaturated acid names would include, for example,
Omega-3,6,9-Octadecatrienoic acid (linolenic acid)
(see related link to a structural formula diagram of omega or alpha numbering of unsaturated fatty acids)
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∙ 15y agoFatty acids that cannot be prepared within an organism by any known chemical pathways; and therefore must be obtained from the diet and hence are called essential fatty acids. And the two essential fatty acids are;
1. Alpha linolenic acid (omega 3 fatty acid) and
2. Linoleic acid (omega 6 fatty acid).
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What group of organic compounds contain fatty acids?
Fatty acids contain carboxyl groups. The functional group of fatty acids is -COOH. There are 2 types of fatty acids called saturated and non saturated.
What is this chemical reaction fatty acids plus triglyceride plus water?
Dehydration of fatty acids
Glycerol with three fatty acids attached is referred to as?
Three fatty acids attached to one glycerol molecule is called a triglyceride.
What are the monomers of triglyceride?
1 glycerol and 3 fatty acids so the monomers basically are glycerol and fatty acids
Are essential fatty acids polyunsaturated fatty acids?
Yes, and also monounsaturated fatty acids. The saturated fat is the bad fat.
Unsaturated fatty acids that have changed to saturated fatty acids are called?
trans fat
What group of organic compounds contain fatty acids?
Fatty acids contain carboxyl groups. The functional group of fatty acids is -COOH. There are 2 types of fatty acids called saturated and non saturated.
What is an acid and why are amino acids and fatty acids called acids?
Acid are those which donates protons (H+). bronsted and lowry theory. amino acids and fatty acids produces protons that's why they are called Acids .
Is beef a good source of polyunsaturated omega 3 fatty acids?
Only if it is organic grass fed beef. Most of that stuff you get from the feed lots has higher saturated fats and poor Omega3/Omega6 fatty acid ratios.
What is this chemical reaction fatty acids plus triglyceride plus water?
Dehydration of fatty acids
What is lipids commonly called?
Fatty acids
Liquid fats called oils contain?
it contains mostly unsaturated fatty acids it contains mostly unsaturated fatty acids
What is the end product of fat digestion called?
Simple sugar, amino acid, fatty acids, or fatty acids and glycerol
What is the most common building blocks of lipids?
Fatty acids and glycerol
Glycerol with three fatty acids attached is referred to as?
Three fatty acids attached to one glycerol molecule is called a triglyceride.
What are nutrients that are formed from fatty acids and glycerol called?
calories
Distinguish between saturated fatty acids and saturated fatty acids?
There is no difference between saturated fatty acids and saturated fatty acids. If you meant saturated fatty acids and UNsaturated fatty acids, then the unsaturated ones are the ones with double (or, theoretically, triple) bonds in the carbon chain.
